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Curriculum & Course Catalog. At Thacher, learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. Thacher's Visiting Scholars Program attracts a wide array of erudite and artistic disciplines as guests to campus throughout the academic year.
Ninth- and tenth-grade students take an introductory sequence in physics, chemistry, and biology that exposes them to the core science disciplines. Juniors and Seniors select from an array of advanced courses that emphasize an interdisciplinary approach and mastery of material that is meaningful beyond the classroom.
The following course descriptions detail the likely offerings during any school year, though specifics will vary from term to term and course lineups are always changing. Click on the course titles below for full descriptions. Advanced Biology. Advanced Chemistry: Applications in Art & Archaeology. Advanced Environmental Science.
12 percent acceptance rate. 99percent of parents responded "yes" when asked if they would recommend Thacher. The average class size is 11. 86 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees. Student:Teacher ratio is 6:1.
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Student Body Type: Coed Total Boarding: 227 Total Day: 27 Total Enrollment: 254 Boys: 129 Girls: 125 Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12 Day Grades Offered: 9-12 School Type: High School Dress Code: Casual Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep Application Deadline: January 15th
7-Day Boarding: $62,810 5-Day Boarding: N/A Day Tuition Fee: $46,920 Need-Based Aid: Offered Payment Plans: Offered Students Receiving Aid: 31% Average Awarded: $52,652
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: % Average Merit Scholarship: $ Current Endowment Amount: $176,000,000
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The school educates approximately 250 students in grades 9–12, who come from 21 states and 12 countries. Originally a ranch, Thacher's 540-acre campus supports formal horse and outdoors programs.
